Heinrich Announces 2025 Nominees to the United States Service Academies

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: Category: Non-Local News Releases; Jan 8, 2026

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigorous, and only the most qualified and meritorious candidates receive a nomination.

"Our nation's service academies offer a rigorous education and hands-on training that develop future leaders for the armed forces while equipping graduates with skills that last beyond their time in uniform," said Heinrich. "I'm proud to announce and congratulate my nominees for 2025. These students represent the very best of New Mexico, showing incredible dedication and a strong commitment to service. I applaud their decision to step forward and serve our country."

The United States Service Academies offer four-year college educations to qualified students. Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy receive commissions in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Merchant Marine, or Coast Guard, and are obligated to serve for at least five years after graduation.

The following students received nominations through Senator Heinrich's office:

United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado

Emily Archuleta of Ranchos de Taos

Samantha Brasher of Las Cruces

James Cruz of Holman

Zachary Eggleston of Cliff

Mia Herrera of Santa Fe

Matthew Johansson of Albuquerque

Michael Kokulis of Albuquerque

Aaron Lopez of Rio Rancho

Alejandro Lucero of Albuquerque

Joshua Marquez of Tijeras

Helen Musolf of Santa Fe

Melissa Orozco of Albuquerque

Mickey Widner Jr. of Albuquerque

Caleb Williams of Las Cruces

Aubrey Ytuarte of Rio Rancho

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland

Alexis Arellano of Albuquerque

Margaret Collins of Las Cruces

Nathan Duffield of White Rock

Kenneth Graves of Edgewood

Rhys Hodges of Albuquerque

Noah Jackson of Las Cruces

Andrew Kevan of Rio Rancho

Soo Lee of Albuquerque

Danira Madrid of Albuquerque

Abelardo Montoya of Lovington

Isaiah Ocampo of Socorro

Joziah Otero of Tucumcari

Ian Wald of Santa Fe

Dorothy Young of Albuquerque

United States Military Academy at West Point, New York

Luke Brown of Albuquerque

Tyler Colburn of Albuquerque

Hudson Dimas of Ribera

Judah Daffron of Taos

Issac Garcia of Albuquerque

Isabella Jarvis of Rio Rancho

Lance Jayme of Alexandria

Abigail Johnson of White Sands

Quanah Morning-Star of Cochiti Pueblo

Dominic Quintana of Albuquerque

Jack Ritzman of Las Cruces

Luke Sanchez of Albuquerque

Andrew To of Las Cruces

Evani Velasquez of Aztec

Colin Zhang of Albuquerque

United States Merchant Marines at Kings Point, New York

Luke Brown of Albuquerque

Tyler Colburn of Albuquerque

Hudson Dimas of Ribera

Judah Daffron of Taos

Issac Garcia of Albuquerque

Isabella Jarvis of Rio Rancho

Lance Jayme of Alexandria

Abigail Johnson of White Sands

Quanah Morning-Star of Cochiti Pueblo

Dominic Quintana of Albuquerque

Jack Ritzman of Las Cruces

Luke Sanchez of Albuquerque

Andrew To of Las Cruces

Evani Velasquez of Aztec

Colin Zhang of Albuquerque

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Heinrich Announces 2025 Nominees to the United States Service Academies

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